Forest and Rivers Open - farOpen - Artists Network
The Art Trail dates this year are
4-12 July 2026
There are 55 open studios and 127 artists showing their work.
Printed brochures will be availabel from the middle of May.
Our next exhibition is at the Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley, from 27 June until 12 July 2026.
This is who we are
farOpen - (Forest and Rivers Open) - is a volunteer, artist-led network organising the popular Open Studios Art Trail each July in the Forest of Dean and along the rivers Severn & Wye.
Established in 2017, the number of artist members has grown phenomenally and with it farOpen’s support to artists in the community. In 2025 the organisation represented 166 members with 63 studios open for visitors on its Art Trail in July. Additional group exhibitions for members are held at different local venues.
Some of our artists and makers
About farOpen
farOpen focuses on building a thriving artist community, increasing year round visibility & awareness of its members’ artwork, events and workshops. Read more About farOpen